Malvin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Malvin is a Scottish name derived from the Gaelic 'Maolmhuire,' meaning 'servant of Mary.' Its historical forms include Maolmhuire and Malvyn. The name has a traditional charm and is associated with a sense of service. It has no biblical relevance and gained popularity in the 19th century. Variants include Malvyn and Malvina, and it is currently seen as an uncommon name.
The name Malvin is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Malvin has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Malvin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 957th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1095th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1484th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2483rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4826th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7610th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8490th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 8598th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8681st out of 9204 names. Discover how the name 'Malvin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Malvin"
Pronunciation
/ˈmæl.vɪn/
Origin
Scottish
Etymology
Malvin is derived from the Gaelic name 'Maolmhuire,' meaning 'servant of Mary.' It combines 'maol,' meaning 'bald' or 'servant,' and 'Muire,' a form of the name Mary.
Meaning
servant of Mary
Language Evolution
Maolmhuire, Malvyn, Malvin
Historical Usage
Malvin became more common in the 19th century, particularly in Scottish regions, and has been used in various English-speaking countries since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Malvyn, Malvynne, Malvina
Modern Popularity & Image
Malvin is considered an uncommon name today, often viewed as traditional or vintage, and it carries a quaint charm.
Famous People
Malvin Greston, Malvin O'Hare
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Malvin"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Malvin"
"Malvin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 957th of 7545 | 817 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1095th of 6773 | 681 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1484th of 7552 | 530 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2483rd of 10718 | 245 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4826th of 16616 | 153 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7610th of 24088 | 140 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8490th of 23106 | 101 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 8598th of 9107 | 6 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8681st of 9204 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Malvin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
79.45% 1125th/1416 |
48.30% 666th/1379 |
39.69% 939th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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51.61% 803rd/1556 |
52.44% 1234th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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56.09% 1363rd/2430 |
51.10% 1458th/2853 |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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62.19% 2783rd/4475 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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71.90% 3713th/5164 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Malvin" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Malvin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Malvin" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.